Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University

Too far away to touch, close enough to see | by Newman, Leslea

There is a special loving relationship between Zoe and her uncle. Although he is sick with HIV, her uncle makes an extra effort to take her on special outings. Zoe must come to terms with her uncle's illness throughout the story.

Keywords: adventures, aids, caring, death, diseases, homosexuality, illness, love, nonverbal communication, relationship, sadness, stars, trust, truth, verbal communication

Heather has two mommies | by Newman, Leslea

Heather has two mommies. Heather learns that there are many different types of families and that having two lesbian moms does not make her different from any other children in her class.

Keywords: assertiveness, conflict resolution, critical thinking, differences, family, feelings, gender, happiness, homosexuality, school, self esteem, sexuality, verbal communication

Sara's secret | by Wanous, Suzanne

Sara looks at the problem of people not understanding differences in an honest and straight forward way.

Keywords: acceptance, assertiveness, conflict resolution, decision making, differences, disability, diversity, family, homosexuality, honesty, nonverbal communication, peer resistance, relationship, secrets, sexuality, siblings, stress management, understanding, verbal communication

My two uncles | by Vigna, Judith

Homosexuality is a topic that is very difficult for most people to accept. This book examines how to deal with differences.

Keywords: assertiveness, conflict resolution, differences, family, gender, grandparents, homosexuality, nonverbal communication, relationship, sexuality, stress management, verbal communication

The duke who outlawed jelly beans | by Valentine, Johnny

This collection of modern fairy tales includes references to homosexuality and independence. A grand duke is left in charge of a kingdom. He makes all types of silly decrees but when they begin to affect homelife, children fight against his purpose.

Keywords: assertiveness, conflict resolution, critical thinking, goal setting, homosexuality, independence, royalty, self esteem, verbal communication

Daddy's roommate | by Willhoite, M.

A young boy learns that a family divorce can be a tragic event. When his father moves in with another man, the boy learns that the two grown men are gay. Finally the boy learns to love each of them even though he feels uncomfortable at times.

Keywords: assertiveness, change, conflict resolution, coping, critical thinking, decision making, divorce, goal setting, homosexuality, loss, love, peer resistance, self esteem, stress management, verbal communication

Daddy's wedding | by Willhoite, Michael

Daniel's daddy marries a man. A commitment ceremony is viewed through the eyes of a child.

Keywords: acceptance, awareness, baseball, celebration, ceremony, companion, divorce, family, grandparents, homosexuality, love, marriage, parents, relationship, sexuality, sports, wedding

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